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FCA bans sale of 'gambling' binary trades to consumers
The City regulator has imposed a permanent ban on the sale of binary options to retail consumers to cut the risk of fraud and save households up to £17m a year in losses.
Glencore agrees more than $14bn of credit facilities
Glencore has arranged more than $14bn of bank loan agreements including oversubscribed short-term facilities of almost $10bn.
Consumer confidence holds steady despite Brexit chaos
UK consumer confidence did not worsen in March despite mounting uncertainty as the original Brexit deadline loomed, a survey showed.
House prices in England fall for first time in seven years
House prices in England fell for the first time in seven years in the first quarter as London prices dropped at the fastest pace since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Business and unions call for May to change course on Brexit
Britain's employers and unions have called on Theresa May to abandon her uncompromising stance and seek consensus to avoid a “reckless” no-deal Brexit, while European Union leaders convened to decide on her request for an extension.
Shore Capital profit falls as costs rise
Shore Capital’s annual profit fell 11% as increased revenue failed to compensate for increased costs at the London stockbroker.
Merlin Entertainments is a 'sell', Berenberg says
Merlin Entertainments is incorrectly “priced for perfection” and investors should sell the theme park operator’s shares, Berenberg analysts said.
Competition watchdog investigates construction industry
The competition watchdog has announced an investigation into the supply of construction services in the UK.
Government borrowing falls to 17-year low
UK government borrowing fell to a 17-year low for the financial year so far, supporting improved official forecasts and giving the chancellor room to ease the strain on public services.
FCA fines UBS £27.6m for dire reporting of deals
The City watchdog has fined UBS more than £27m for failing to keep proper records on nearly 136m transactions over a decade.
Investors sue Danske Bank for $475m over money laundering
Institutional investors are suing Danske Bank for $475m of damages in connection with the money laundering scandal that hit the Danish bank last year.
ECB scepticism could threaten Deutsche-Commerzbank deal
Deutsche Bank’s mooted merger with Commerzbank could face opposition from the European Central Bank after the eurozone’s leading financial supervisor said he disliked the idea of national banking champions.
Mondi seeks new chair as Phashwana and Williams announce retirements
Mondi is looking for a new chairman after the paper and packaging company’s joint chairs announced plans to retire.
TP Icap profit drops as broker takes goodwill charge
TP Icap’s annual profit fell as the interdealer broker took a £65m charge on the reduced value of its assets.
UK employment defies Brexit jitters to hit new record
UK employment reached a new record in the three months to January as employers hired more workers despite concerns about Brexit and the wider economy.